Enescu - Ballade, Op. 4a

In a hypnotic account of the Third Sonata, Azoitei and Stan demonstrate complete empathy with the quasi-improvisatory nature of the writing. Superb playing also in the Brahmsian First Sonata. — BBC Music Magazine, February 2009, 5 out of 5 stars More…

De Solaun never makes heavy weather of Enescu’s demanding writing, but lets expression lead at all times, no matter how intense the virtuosity. There’s a bouncy vitality to his playing, a warm... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2017, 4 out of 5 stars More…

These wonderful two discs underline Enescu's pedigree as a composer, with Azoitei and Stan showing innate understanding not just of the large-scale works, but also the rarely-heard miniatures. — BBC Music Magazine, September 2014, 4 out of 5 stars More…

The performances are warm and sympathetic throughout, underpinned by Claudia Bara's sensitive playing...The instrumental soloists all acquit themselves with aplomb, not least cellist Justus... — Gramophone Magazine, April 2012 More…